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Bus Services (Consultation) Bill

A Bill to require consultation of bus users before changes are made to bus services; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

31 October 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

May contain errors — check source documents for definitive information.

This bill would require bus users to be consulted before changes are made to bus services. It aims to give the public a say on decisions about routes, timetables and fares, and other related changes. It is currently at the first reading in the Commons, with further stages yet to be considered according to the information available.

Key Points

  • Requ1ires consultation of bus users before changes to bus services are made.
  • Covers decisions on routes, timetables, fares and service levels.
  • Aims to ensure user feedback is considered before changes are implemented.
  • Part of a broader effort to involve the public in transport decisions.
  • Currently at the 1st reading in the Commons; no detailed debate or committee stage shown here.

Progress

The bill is in the very early stage of passage, currently at the 1st reading in the Commons. No further parliamentary stages are shown in the provided data.

Voting

In the related recorded vote for the Bus Services (No.2) Bill at Third Reading, 362 MPs voted Aye and 87 No. The Conservative Party largely opposed the bill, while Labour, Liberal Democrats, Greens and most other parties supported it; a few independents and smaller parties either supported or opposed in smaller numbers.

Who is affected?

Bus users and potential passengersPeople who rely on bus services for commuting, education, healthcare, or other activitiesBus operators and local transport authoritiesLocal communities where bus services may be changedTransport planners and decision-makers involved in bus services

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

28 Mar 2023

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 1 recorded vote • Sorted by % Aye

Labour (Co-op)Generally For
287 / 0
Liberal DemocratGenerally For
59 / 0
Green PartyGenerally For
3 / 0
Social Democratic & Labour PartyGenerally For
1 / 0
Democratic Unionist PartyGenerally For
1 / 0
Your PartyGenerally For
1 / 0
IndependentGenerally For
2 / 1
ConservativeGenerally Against
0 / 86
Reform UKGenerally Against
0 / 1
Ulster Unionist PartyMixed
0 / 0
Plaid CymruMixed
0 / 0
Scottish National PartyMixed
0 / 0
Sinn FéinMixed
0 / 0
Traditional Unionist VoiceMixed
0 / 0
SpeakerMixed
0 / 0
AllianceMixed
0 / 0
Restore BritainMixed
0 / 0

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Bus Services (Consultation) Bill

29 Mar 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (1)